In the original screenplay category, films nominated were "Dave," "In the Line of Fire," "Philadelphia," "The Piano" and "Sleepless in Seattle." Nominated for best screenplay adaptation from another medium were "The Age of Innocence," "In the Name of the Father," "The Remains of the Day," "Schindler's List" and "Shadowlands."The best foreign film category included, for the first time, three films with Asian themes: "Farewell My Concubine," from China via Hong Kong; "The Wedding Banquet," from Taiwan; and "The Scent Of Green Papaya," which was the first Vietnamese film ever nominated, although in fact it was shot entirely on Paris sound stages which recreated pre-war Saigon. Other nominations were Spain's "Belle Epoque," and the Welsh-language "Hedd Wyn."

For best original song, the nominees included Neil Young's "Philadelphia" and Bruce Springsteen's "The Streets of Philadelphia," from "Philadelphia; Janet Jackson's "Again," from "Poetic Justice;" "The Day I Fall in Love," from "Beethoven's 2nd," and "A Wink and a Smile," "Sleepless in Seattle."

Other nominees, from AP:Art Direction: "Addams Family Values," "The Age of Innocence," "Orlando," "The Remains of the Day," "Schindler's List."Cinematography: "Farewell My Concubine," "The Fugitive," "The Piano," "Schindler's List," "Searching for Bobby Fischer."Costume Design: "The Age of Innocence," "Orlando," "The Piano," "The Remains of the Day," "Schindler's List."Documentary Feature: "The Broadcast Tapes Of Dr. Peter," "Children Of Fate," "For Better Or For Worse," "I Am A Promise: The Children Of Stanton Elementary School," "The War Room."Documentary Short Subject: "Blood Ties: The Life And Work Of Sally Mann," "Chicks In White Satin," "Defending Our Lives."Film Editing: "The Fugitive," "In The Line Of Fire," "In The Name Of The Father," "The Piano," "Schindler's List."Makeup: "Mrs. Doubtfire," "Philadelphia," "Schindler's List."Music Original Score: Elmer Bernstein, "The Age Of Innocence"; Dave Grusin, "The Firm"; James Newton Howard, "The Fugitive"; Richard Robbins, "The Remains Of The Day"; John Williams, "Schindler's List."Music Original Song: "Again," "Poetic Justice"; "The Day I Fall In Love," "Beethoven's 2nd"; "Philadelphia," "Philadelphia"; "Streets Of Philadelphia," "Philadelphia"; "A Wink And A Smile," "Sleepless In Seattle."Animated Short Film: "Blindscape," "The Mighty River," "Small Talk," "The Village," "The Wrong Trousers."Live Action Short Film: "Black Rider," "Down On The Waterfront," "The Dutch Master," "Partners," "The Screw (La Vis)."Sound: "Cliffhanger," "The Fugitive," "Geronimo: An American Legend," "Jurassic Park," "Schindler's List."Sound Effects Editing: "Cliffhanger," "The Fugitive," "Jurassic Park."Visual Effects: "Cliffhanger," "Jurassic Park," "The Nightmare Before Christmas."

SIDEBAR: Front Runners Easy to Pick

Movies / Roger Ebert There won't be much excitement in this year's Oscar-guessing sweepstakes. The front-runners in major categories are easily predicted, and the tie-breakers will have to come from farther down the list.These are obviously the names to beat: 

Best Picture: "Schindler's List."

Best Actor: Tom Hanks, for "Philadelphia."

Best Actress: Holly Hunter, for "The Piano."

Best Supporting Actor: Tommy Lee Jones, for "The Fugitive."

Best Supporting Actress: Winona Ryder, for "The Age of Innocence."

Best Director: Steven Spielberg, for "Schindler's List."

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